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Josef Albers
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Albers
- Study for Homage to the Square: Whisper
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 63; signed, titled and dated 1963 on the reverse
- oil on Masonite
- 24 by 24 in. 61 by 61 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist)
Christie’s, New York, 10 May 2006, Lot 214
Waddington Galleries, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Christie’s, New York, 10 May 2006, Lot 214
Waddington Galleries, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is very light evidence of handling in the white margins. The colors are fresh and clean. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there are scattered areas in the white margins and in the lower gray area that fluoresce but do not appear to be the result of restoration and are likely from the time of execution. Framed.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
"Easy—to know
that diamonds—are precious
good—to learn
that rubies—have depth
but more—to see
that pebbles—are miraculous."
Josef Albers
that diamonds—are precious
good—to learn
that rubies—have depth
but more—to see
that pebbles—are miraculous."
Josef Albers